10/13/2026
Father Chinna has been appointed as Dean for the Edmonton East Deanery. The Archdiocese's parishes are organized into eight regional deaneries, we fall under the Edmonton East Deanery.
The Archdiocesan Presbyteral Council met on Oct. 13. The following priests have been appointed Deans by Archbishop Stephen Hero:
Rev. Matthew Hysell (Edmonton North), Rev. Roger Niedzielski (Edmonton South), Rev. Thomas Basani, SAC (Edmonton West), Rev. Chinnapparaj Balraj, SDB (Edmonton East), Rev. Roger Rouleau (Camrose), Rev. Varkey Kummananchery, CMI (Vegreville), Rev. Andrew Bogdanowicz (Red Deer) and Rev. Anthony Narisetty, SAC (Edson)
Rev. Mark McGee is vice-dean of the Edmonton West deanery.
Each of the eight deaneries will elect a Vice Dean to assist the Dean. The Archdiocese's parishes are organized into eight regional deaneries. Through regular meetings of the clergy in each deanery, and, where appropriate, parish staff, our deaneries strengthen communion and cooperation among those engaged in ministry, fostering mutual support, shared pastoral responsibility, and effective information sharing.
Please pray for our newly appointed Deans and for all who serve in our deaneries, that the Holy Spirit may guide them in their ministry.
